TheDavidBowersAwards

The first TheDavidBowersAwards of 2019 present two Americana artists, Grant Maloy Smith and Drake King.  Grant Maloy Smith returns, just off his celebrated Carnegie Hall performance, and newcomer Drake King, shares his brand of music and his story.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS from all of us at TheDavidBowersAwards and some of your most-requested previous guests.  TheDavidBowersAwards Christmas show featuring past guests The Oak Ridge Boys, Tommy James, Nicki Kris and David Martinez.

Past guests talk about their Christmas and share their own Christmas music on this repeat of excerpts from a previous show.  Enjoy during your holidays and give the link to your friends so that they can enjoy it, too.  Whatever you celebrate, TheDavidBowersAwards thanks you for your taking us into your homes ....we wish you the very best of this holiday season and for the coming New Year.

This week's TheDavidBowers Awards sees the return of another fan favorite, bluesman/guitarist Dan Lawson and a talented newcomer from New York City with a great story to tell and a powerful vocal style, Skela!

Dan Lawson brings us a preview of a new track "in progress" as well as stories and music from his shows with some superstars.  Skela shows us why she's a hot new prospect with depth of lyric combined with her own  personal style and voice.  We also give you a sneak preview of a modern country newcomer who'll be our NEXT guest, Aaron Williams.

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This is another 'special' TheDavidBowersAwards as we present an album that is an instant 'classic' by a group of artists who call themselves Americana Kitchen.  These are some of the most successful artists from the L.A. area and adjoining San Gabriel Valley, many well known as members of other groups or as top studio musicians.  The album is 'Come And Get It' and it features an amazing collection of original indie Americana from all genres: Pop, rock, blues, jazz, Creole, country ... you name it.  This is an album that transcends tastes as well as genres as it shows the true scope of the music that made American and the America that music made. 

And, as a special note, through the end of the year (2018), all proceeds from the sale of the album will go to Calfund.org for the victims of the California wildfires. You can see more about the artists on this classic of American music as well as order the album at www.,americanakitchenmusic.com

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TheDavidBowersAwards presents two Americana stars, Georgia's singing trucker Matt Evan Johnson and Canada's internationally know award winner Tia McGraff. 

Matt Evan Johnson, a professional bassist, found his muse behind the wheel of a big rig and writes and rolls on the highway.  He puts the power of his words into everyday Americana and returns to our show with his latest track.  Tia McGraff , together with her husband, Tommy Parham, brings an honest and passion to their music that makes some think of them as a 'modern-day Johnny & June."   We also debut a track by another Americana couple, Rob & Kirby Kaple, who are a married couple of pastors from Grace Midtown Church in Atlanta.  Listen on BlogTalkRadio Sunday at 2pm EST/11am Pacific/7pm UTC or ANYTIME on BlogTalkRadio archives ... and be sure to give your friends the link so they can listen, too!

A full plate at TheDavidBowersAwards this week with super-producer Stuart Epps and the return of previous guests Across The Board!  (And never any Turkeys here!)

Stuart Epps talks about his new audio book "Elton John - The Early Years" about his working and traveling with Sir Elton beginning in 1967, as well as his work now with emerging indie artists through his Epps Music Productions ... including tracks by artists with whom he's working  

Canadian rockers Across The Board return with a brand new track and details of their up-coming second cross-Canada tour!  Exciting music listening for your Thanksgiving weekend.  Listen to TheDavidBowersAwards online Sunday on BlogTalkRadio at 2pm EST/11am Pacific/7pm London Time or ANYTIME on BlogTalkRadio archives.

TheDavidBowersAwards presents our annual Native American Heritage Month special, this year featuring Keith Secola and the music of Jan Michael Looking Wolf and his apprentice protege Robin Gentlewolf.

Keith Secola has an amazing knack of melding traditional Native American life and music into a pop-friendly blend that completely defies genre!  It fits almost any format.  He has a clever, subtle way of talking Native lifestyle and communicating it in contemporary music.  Unfortunately, Jan Michael Looking Wolf had to miss being with us due to personal considerations but, presents us with some wonderful Native American Flute styling of his and introduces an amazing upcoming talent in Robin Gentlewolf through tracks from their joint album.

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TheDavidBowersAwards presents two award-winning indie artists with Americana leanings this week:  Smith Sisters Bluegrass is an exciting duo of modern bluegrass ladies whose story is as remarkable as their music - pop but true to their roots.  Bill Abernathy leans a little more to the folk side with an eminently listenable brand of folk/pop.  Both have intriguing stories to share that will make you want more of them AND their music.

We also introduce Canadian folk/pop singer Tia McGriff and her 2018 re-working of the classic 'One Tin Soldier,' with Veterans/Remembrance Day salute.  Listen online on BlogTalkRadio Sunday at 2pm EDT/11am Pacific/6pm UTC or ANYTIME on BlogTalkRadio archives.  And ... RE-POST so your friends can listen, too!

This week, the DavidBowersAwards presents two Americana artists, Country/Americana singer-songwriter Rick Ferrell and Folk/Americana singer-songwriter Loretta Hagen.

Rick Ferrell moved to Nashville to pursue his dream of a music career and soon his talents as a writer were drawing attention.  It wasn't long until he had recording AND writing careers, most notably for Tim McGraw's "Something Like That' (the BBQ song)!  He has since written for a host of famous artists as well as recording his own music.

Loretta Hagen is a multi-talented artist whose voice and songwriting have won her a growing list of awards and attention.  Winner of the New Jersey Folk Festival Songwriter competition, she fought through personal challenges with her music to emerge stronger than ever, culminating with her new album, "Lucky Stars."  She has shared stages with the likes of Pete Seeger, Roger McGuinn, Richie Havens and Marshall Crenshaw. 

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TheDavidBowers awards presents Linda Marks and Jeffrey Gaines.  Linda Marks has re-emerged on the music scene after a long hiatus and personal struggle, although her whole life has been a musical journey.  Her music bridges pop, folk and jazz as well as other genres and expresses her desire to capture an emotional magical moment and share it with the listener. She introduces her new album and her future works.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeffrey Gaines is a pop singer with a noticeable injection of soul and has contributed vocals to Nile Rodgers' benefit CD 'We Are Family,' his 'In Your Eyes' charted 22 weeks in 2001, peaked at #22 and was certified 'Gold' in 2005.   He shares music from his new album 'Alright' and talks of his future music.

We also feature the new single from previous #TDBA award winner #Nicki Kris.  Listen online on BlogTalkRadio Sunday at 2pm EDT/11am Pacific/6pm UTC or BlogTalkRadio archives ANYTIME.  And please RE-POST to your friends so they can listen too.